bandman444
Well-Known Member
I HIGHLY doubt Mark is still accepting bowling ball lofting record submissions to https://www.ahpra.org/BBrecord.htm but I had some fun accidentally setting a couple new records on a flight last November. I sent an email with all the requisite forms, but either Mark has a new email, or he's not accepting submissions anymore. The below flew with a 8-pound and 16-pound ball in the nosecone as needed nose weight. The 74 second flight should qualify for the 'M' Bowling Ball Lite Altitude, Lite Parachute Duration, and Heavy Parachute Duration.
This post it not to raise awareness of this historical competition, but for those who were around in the early 2000's flying, to remember some of the cool flights and the hilarious idea that lofting bowling balls was. I wasn't flying specifically to set any record, I was just out flying for fun and happened to have a flight that I believe qualified for a record.
Any one else ever loft a bowling ball? Different times and the event should be discouraged?
This post it not to raise awareness of this historical competition, but for those who were around in the early 2000's flying, to remember some of the cool flights and the hilarious idea that lofting bowling balls was. I wasn't flying specifically to set any record, I was just out flying for fun and happened to have a flight that I believe qualified for a record.
Any one else ever loft a bowling ball? Different times and the event should be discouraged?